Work Plans Make Managing Easier Work plans are the engine that drive downtowns. They are the way we manage projects, keep everyone on task, and ensure that the events and programs we conduct are successful. Work plans are how we get things done. That’s why work plans have been a key instrument in Maestro from… Read More →
Using Your Data to Grow Your Organization Too often in downtown revitalization we get caught up in the next project without taking time to tout the previous event. Sure, we may send a news release about the success of an event or letting people know who was recognized with an award. But how often to… Read More →
Onboarding with Maestro We know that one of the biggest challenges with Maestro is the onboarding process. For those of you not familiar with this term, onboarding is the process of setting up your Maestro - getting your data into the system. For most downtowns this can be a cumbersome process for a number of… Read More →
Volunteer Recruitment and Your Organization There are many common threads amongst downtown and Main Street organizations. One of those is the need for volunteers. Volunteer recruitment can often turn into “who’s left”, rather than “who’s right”. Organization’s have a lot to do, from running events to updating the website, and don’t forget recruiting and helping… Read More →
Unlocking Involvements If you are like most organizations, prior to Maestro you kept all of your information in a series of lists. You had a list for your membership, another list for all your businesses. You had lists for each committee, each event, and so on and so on. If you wanted to get a… Read More →